AAGBARA SATURDAY KPEA

(US Citizen)

18081 Midway Rd, Apt.2921                    404-207-3878

Dallas, TX 75287                                                                                                     aagbara@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

Over 4 years of experience as a highly organized and results-oriented Associate RF Engineer/System Performance Test Engineer
Experience in RF deployment and Optimization for LTE 2.5Ghz, CDMA, GSM, 4GLTE 800/1900, 3G UMTS, Radio network.
Highly proficient in XCAL, XCAP, TEMS, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MapInfo, Streets & Trips
Technical expertise in computer troubleshooting
Excellent knowledge of drive test data collection performance parameters such RSSI, QCI, RSRQ, RSRP, Rank Index, Ec/Io, PN, PCI, uplink/downlink Throughput etc

Effective at multitasking and working under pressure to accomplish overall objectives.
 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

TeleWorld Solutions – Chantilly, VAAugust 2014 – Present

RF Test Engineer – Samsung/Sprint Network Vision project Region 2W

 

2.5Ghz network capacity deployment - shakedowns

Perform wireless network drive test services (i.e.- Optimization & Troubleshooting; Service Quality Monitoring; Benchmarking

Post processing, optimization, and Analysis for LTE Network using XCAP

LTE/EVDO/CDMA cluster drive data collection, post processing and analysis

Daily performance trending CDMA, EVDO, and LTE

Propose resolutions to poor performing sites

Device data collection and post-processing software -  QXDM, QCAT, Wireshark, Windcatcher, XCAL or XCAP
Perform Optimizations test: pre and post parameter and tilt changes and pre and post migration tests.

Optimization of CDMA, EVDO and LTE networks to troubleshoot and improve KPIs • Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems • Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections • Customer problem investigation • Troubleshoot system problems such as Pilot pollution, drop calls, dropped connections, handoff failures and interference issues. • Perform root-cause analysis of RF issues to meet target KPIs. • Recommend parameter changes/ELCETRICAL TILT to improve performance and prepare status reports.
Perform miscellaneous tasks as required by company and clients.

Training of newly hired on testing tools and methodologies

 

Telnet Inc. – Rockville, MDJune 2012 – August. 2014

LTE/4G Data Collection/Drive Tester Engineer

 

LTE Deployment and optimization Project for Samsung supporting Sprint – Region 10
Conduct data collection drive testing with tools such as X CAL, XCAP, MapInfo
Technologies include CDMA, 4GLTE  800 MHz, 1900MHz & 2.5 GHz

Perform HandOff test (CW, CCW and eNodeB handover)

Perform E911 bridge testing, Short and Long calls, CTTP

Conduct End of node test to identify call drops issues
Post processed data for the cluster drive and identified problem areas

Performed Cluster drives (Baseline, Legacy & Optimization), pre and post migration cluster
Work closely with System Performance Engineers to resolve customers’ issues by performing specific data collection drive testing, post processing and report generation

Ensure all equipments are functional and secured; configured network connections, and performed daily maintenance.

Perform miscellaneous tasks as required by company and clients.

 

Mobile Comm Professionals, Inc – Richardson, TXOct 2011 – May 2012

Associate RF Engineer

 

Samsung Supporting T-Mobile LTE Deployment

Perform RF planning & optimization on various technologies helping a nationwide goal for the optimization of cellular networks through drive testing, walk testing, and the use of post-processing tools in Dallas market.  Undertake in new cell site installations. The technologies supported cover a wide range varying from UMTS, CDMA, GSM, and LTE.

Utilizing tools like TEMS, DataPro Analysis software and QCAT to analyze network system performance.

MIMO testing – Scanning WCDMA/GSM to LTE and perform Circuit Switched Fallback check
Analyzed both data and created a report in PowerPoint and MS Word for EV-DO optimization process.
Discussed and helped the senior RF engineers in making a decision for EV-DO optimization.
Assist in E911/FCC Filling documentations.
Detailed manual error reporting using Excel to report issues to T-Mobile RF Engineer and Mobile Comm. Project Coordinator.

 

EDUCATION

 

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX      May 2013

Master of Science in Systems Engineering & Management

 

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia      July 2010            

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering Technology            

Minor:  Business Administration

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, Nigeria       January 1994

Associate Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology 

    REFERENCES

Dan Goodburn – Samsung RF

STA Network Services

710 W. Belden Ave Suite B

Addison, IL 60101

Ph: 217-550-9253

Email: d.goodburn@sta.samsung.com

 

Musa Darboe – Verizon Cell Technician

1718 Indian Wood Cir

Maumee, OH 43537

Ph: 440-867-4072

Email: musa.darboe@verizonwireless.com

 

Bobby Cheun Dara - LCC Inc.

Ft Laurendale, FL

Ph: 903-730-1513

Email: dara.cheun@gmail.com